Windows won't start up

netsurfer · Sep 1, 2006

I just downloaded a game, and I didn't want to play it anymore so I ESC->Exited .

When the game exited, my computer froze so I did a hard shutdown and turned it back on, but now it won't start. I don't get an error message The computer just restarts automatically when it gets to the Loading Screen. [http://www.topthemes.com/products/winxprc1logo.jpg]

Is there a [free] way to create an XP bootdisk using CD ROMS? I don't have enough floppies.

Omnipotent_idiot · Sep 1, 2006

Download Bart's PE Builder,it lets you build your own custom version of xp using your xp cd.You can add whatever software you want to it.

Bladesofhalo · Sep 1, 2006

Whats the error message that you get?

Omnipotent_idiot · Sep 1, 2006

netsurfer said:

I don't get an error message
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no error message,he just needs to switch to Linux

Bladesofhalo · Sep 1, 2006

O I misread that, sorry about that.

Omnipotent_idiot · Sep 1, 2006

its cool, nice avatar though

TimW · Sep 1, 2006

Do you have the xp disc? If so, and you can't get into safe mode, just a loop and a restart loop, you may need to do a repair install ....mind that if it was a virus that is causing the problems, it along with your files and settings will remain on the hard drive, so you would need to run the read and run first section in the malware forum:
Read and run first - Malware section
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407

Wordy xp repair install:
http://www.informationweek.com/windows/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=189400897

wil give step by step if you need it.

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